Developmental Proteomics Reveals the Dynamic Expression Profile of Global Proteins of <i>Haemaphysalis longicornis</i> (Parthenogenesis) by Min-Xuan Liu, Xiao-Pei Xu, Fan-Ming Meng, Bing Zhang, Wei-Gang Li, Yuan-Yuan Zhang, Qiao-Ying Zen, Wen-Ge Liu

“…Here, we used the isobaric tags for a relative and absolute quantification (iTRAQ) technique to systematically describe and analyze the dynamic expression of the protein and the molecular basis of the proteome of <i>H. longicornis</i> in seven differential developmental stages (eggs, unfed larvae, engorged larvae, unfed nymphs, engorged nymphs unfed adults, and engorged adults). …”
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Metal complexes in cells: from design of catalytic antioxidants to imaging metal ions and designing metal-based probes in X-ray fluorescence and IR-imaging, a multidisciplinary col... by Policar, Clotilde, Delsuc, Nicolas, Bertrand, Hélène Charlotte

“…After a brief overview, we will describe how metal-based probes can be developed, as trackers of organelles or tags, with application to mitochondria tracking and to the imaging of the Mn-based SOD mimics previously described.Overall, we hope this this story will provide an insight of what are bioinorganic chemistry and inorganic chemical biology, showing how artificial metal-based systems can be chemically designed, associated with their direct study in cells.…”
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Interobserver Agreement in the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Associated Neoplasia in China in Comparison to Subspecialized American Gastrointestinal Pathologists by Xian-rui Wu, Hua-shan Liu, Xue-ying Shi, Wei-xun Zhou, Zhi-nong Jiang, Yan Huang, Dipti M. Karamchandani, John R. Goldblum, Shu-yuan Xiao, Hong-fa Zhu, Michael M. Feely, Amy L. Collinsworth, Ashwini Esnakula, Hao Xie, Bo Shen, Ping Lan, Xiu-li Liu

“…One pathologist (XL) reviewed the digitized full-slide images, and selected areas of interest were captured at low, medium, and high magnifications at a resolution of 1712 × 1072 pixels and saved as tagged image file format (TIFF) files on read-only DVD. …”
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Expression Profile of Brain Aging and Metabolic Function are Altered by Resveratrol or α-Ketoglutarate Supplementation in Rats Fed a High-Fat Diet by Paulina Szczurek-Janicka, Katarzyna Ropka-Molik, Maria Oczkowicz, Sylwia Orczewska-Dudek, Mariusz Pietras, Marek Pieszka

“…One-year old rats were fed either a control diet, high-fat diet (HFD), HFD supplemented with resveratrol (HFD+RESV), or HFD supplemented with α-ketoglutarate (HFD+AKG). A 6-week HFD feeding led to significant changes in concentrations of plasma glucose, insulin, lipids, and thyroid hormones. …”
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Alginate microspheres obtained by the spray drying technique as mucoadhesive carriers of ranitidine by Szekalska Marta, Amelian Aleksandra, Winnicka Katarzyna

“…The present study is aimed at formulation of alginate (ALG) microspheres with ranitidine (RNT) by the spray drying method. …”
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Imperatorin’s Effect on Myocardial Infarction Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking by Ruizhe Zhang, Peng Wang, Yao Jin, Qingya Xie, Pingxi Xiao

“…Conclusion: Imperatorin attenuated MI by inhibiting the ACE–Ang II–AT1R axis. Thus, imperatorin might be considered a potential therapeutic agent to cure MI.…”
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Rosiglitazone, a Ligand to PPARγ, Improves Blood Pressure and Vascular Function through Renin-Angiotensin System Regulation by María Sánchez-Aguilar, Luz Ibarra-Lara, Leonardo Del Valle-Mondragón, María Esther Rubio-Ruiz, Alicia G. Aguilar-Navarro, Absalom Zamorano-Carrillo, Margarita del Carmen Ramírez-Ortega, Gustavo Pastelín-Hernández, Alicia Sánchez-Mendoza

“…RGZ lowered serum angiotensin II (AngII) but increased Ang-(1-7) levels. It also decreased 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OH-2dG), malondialdehyde (MDA), and improved the antioxidant capacity. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Natural sciences by O.V. Chernyshova, N.A. Kartavov, R.A. Ilyin, S.V. Titov

“…On the territory of Ulyanovsk region 9 colonies were surveyed: 6 combined and 6 single–species colonies were surveyed: 6 – joint (characterized by separation of species by microstations), 3 – mixed (without separation), 3 – S. suslicus and 3 – S. major. 60 individuals of both species and possible interspecific hybrids were captured and tagged in the colonies Molecular genetic studies were performed on 5 markers (D-loop, Hoxb5, p53, ZfX, SmcY). …”

Poly lactic‐co‐glycolic acid‐alginate nanocarrier for efficient drug delivery to liver cancer cells by Mahsa Hoseinzadeh, Mohammad Javad Mokhtari, Farshid Kafilzadeh, Javad Mohammadnejad, Yaghoob Taheri

“…After synthesising the nanocarrier, several analytical devices, including FT‐IR, DLS, TGA, and TEM, were employed for its characterisation. …”
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Identification of the Transcriptional Networks and the Involvement in Angiotensin II-Induced Injury after CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Knockdown of Cyr61 in HEK293T Cells by Junjie Wang, Dongdong Fu, Soulixay Senouthai, Yan Jiang, Rentong Hu, Yanwu You

“…Cells were divided into four groups: control, Cyr61 knockdown, angiotensin II (Ang II) without Cyr61 knockdown, and Ang II with Cyr61 knockdown. …”
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Involvement of Cholesterol Metabolic Pathways in Recovery from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss by Na Sai, Xi Shi, Yan Zhang, Qing-qing Jiang, Fei Ji, Shuo-long Yuan, Wei Sun, Wei-Wei Guo, Shi-Ming Yang, Wei-Ju Han

“…Auditory brainstem response (ABR) measurements were made before noise exposure, 1 day and 7 days after noise exposure. Proteomic Isobaric Tags for Relative and Absolute Quantification (iTRAQ) was used to observe changes in proteins of the miniature pig inner ear following noise exposure. …”
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Bushen Huoxue formula protects against renal fibrosis and pyroptosis in chronic kidney disease by inhibiting ROS/NLRP3-mediated inflammasome activation by Lin Liao, Pengyu Tao, Qiming Xu, Jie Chen, Weiwei Liu, Jing Hu, Jianrao Lu

“…Treatment with BSHX (0.25, 0.5, and 1 g/kg) significantly inhibited renal fibrosis and damage in 5/6 nephrectomized rats and simultaneously reduced oxidative stress and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. …”
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Edukacja dziecka ku ponadczasowym wartościom – rozważania na przykładzie współczesnej "Baśni o perle" Anny Gibasiewicz by Anna Józefowicz

“…Baśń o perle (ang. Fairy tale about a pearl) by Anna Gibasiewicz (2016), is a moving story of heroes, whose fates intertwine in extraordinary circumstances, a tale of transformation and searching for the most important things in life. …”
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Triploid striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus: growth performance and gonadal development by Yusran Ibrahim, Dinar Tri Soelistyowati, Odang Carman

“…Five individual of each group at the age of nine months were tagged and reared for two months. Parameter of growth performance, feed conversion ratio, and survival rate were analysed using independent-samples t-test at confidence interval 95%, while gonadosomatic index (GSI) and gonad histology were analysed descriptively. …”
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Dietary Solid-state-fermentation product of Bacillus velezensis T23 alleviate hepatic steatosis, oxidative stress, gut barrier damage, and microbiota dysbiosis in juvenile genetica... by Qiang Hao, Rolf Erik Olsen, Einar Ringø, Qianwen Ding, Tsegay Teame, Yuanyuan Yao, Chao Ran, Yalin Yang, Zhen Zhang, Zhigang Zhou

“…The T23 probiotic was added to the basal diet at a level of 0.00, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 g/kg to develop five experimental diets, respectively. …”
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Inhibition of Endothelial Cell Tube Formation by Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor/Anti-Angiopoietin-2 RNA Nanoparticles by Cheng Zhong, Zhanquan Shi, Chia-Yang Liu, Daniel W. Binzel, Kai Jin, Xin Li, Peixuan Guo, S. Kevin Li

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Among the RNA nanoparticles evaluated, 3WJ-3VEGF and SQR-VEGF-Ang2 had inhibition effects equivalent to bevacizumab and were promising for anti-angiogenesis treatment.…”
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Intracardiac Echocardiography as a Guide for Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus by Hironaga Yoshimoto, Maeda Yasuto, Tadashi Inoue, Yoshiyuki Kagiyama, Yozo Teramachi, Ryuta Takase, Yusuke Koteda, Yoshihiro Fukumoto, Motofumi Iemura, Kenji Suda

“…Conclusion. ICE is comparable to AoG/CCT in providing accurate PA-D of the PDA and may be a safe alternative to guide TC-PDA as compared to conventional aortography.…”
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A Stochastic Predator-Prey System with Stage Structure for Predator by Shufen Zhao, Minghui Song

“…The authors introduce stochasticity into a predator-prey system with Beddington-DeAngelis functional response and stage structure for predator. …”
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Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transplantation Attenuates Inflammation and Promotes Liver Regeneration after Ischemia-Reperfusion and Hemihepatectomy in Swine by Zhihui Jiao, Yajun Ma, Xiaoning Liu, Yansong Ge, Qianzhen Zhang, Boyang Liu, Hongbin Wang

“…ADSC transplantation successfully ameliorated the IRI-induced histopathological damage and the high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. In addition, the ADSCs enhanced the expression of the anti-inflammatory IL-10, regenerative factors including HGF, Cyclin D1, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and angiogenic factors like VEGF, ANG-1, and ANG-2. …”
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The problem of assessing endurance of hull elements of low-flying orbital objects by I. Yu. Lesnyak, Z. N. Sokolovsky, M. A. Fedorova, S. V. Gavrilenko, A. Yu. Kazakov, V. E. Konovalov

“…The difference between the calculated and actual endurance of the AMg6 alloy is within the natural range of 20 % during fatigue testing.…”
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